On November 2, students and recent graduates from UCLA will perform works by émigré Polish Jewish composers—repertoire that has enriched the post-Holocaust Jewish music canon—on a concert entitled Kol Polin: Jewish Music from Poland. The program also includes a piece by Israeli composer Gideon Lewensohn, inspired by the life of Polish writer and artist Bruno Schulz, who…Continue Reading Polish Jewish Music at UCLA
From October 17 to November 23, a cycle of Karkowski/Xenakis events will take a place in Warsaw’s New Theatre. Dedicated to Zbigniew KarkowskI, the central theme of this series is an attempt to show the works of the Polish composer in the context of the influence of his master, Iannis Xenakis. The program features lesser known instrumental…Continue Reading Karkowski/Xenakis Cycle in Warsaw
Champion of Polish Romantic repertoire and former Paderewski Festival Gala pianist Jonathan Plowright will make a return visit to Łódź in Poland this November, where he will give a performance of the Paderewski Concerto for Piano with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Łódz, conducted by Paweł Przytocki. The concert is in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski’s death…Continue Reading Paderewski Anniversary in Poland
The Department of Musicology at the Jagiellonian University has organized an international conference for young musicologists on November 7-9 in Krakow. Titled “Young Musicology Today: tendencies, challenges and perspectives,” the aim of the conference will be to integrate the musicological community through the creation of an international forum for exchanging ideas and research experiences. Young…Continue Reading International Conference of Young Musicologists
The Tokyo New City Orchestra (TNCO) will share the stage with Polish pianist Krystian Zimerman and Polish conductor Grzegorz Nowak on November 1 at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. The program will include Berlioz’s Overture “Roman Carnival” op.9 and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (Arr.: Gorchakov). In commemoration of the five year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction, Zimerman will…Continue Reading Nowak and Zimerman in Tokyo
On November 6, NOSPR and conductor Szymon Bywalec will be joined by pianists Anna Górecka (daughter of H.M. Górecki) and Joanna Galon-Frant for a carefully crafted concert program celebrating composer and pedagogue Bolesław Szabelski (1896-1979). The program will include Karol Szymanowski’s Nocturne and Tarantella, Op. 28 (orch. Grzegorz Fitelberg), Szabelski’s Suite for Orchestra, Op. 10 and Henryk Mikołaj Górecki’s Songs of Joy…Continue Reading NOSPR Celebrates Szabelski
On November 20, an extraordinary concert organized on the occasion of Feliks Nowowiejski and Henryk Sienkiewicz anniversary celebrations will be held in the National Philharmonic Hall. The program includes the Quo Vadisoratorio by Nowowiejski inspired by Sienkiewicz’s work. The event is held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda. The performers at…Continue Reading Year of Nowowiejski & Sienkiewicz – Concert Celebration
On November 4, Comedie Nation will host a unique concert entitled “Pandora” featuring musical selections by Alexandro Markeas, Luis Naon, and Michèle Reverdy, as well as a world premiere by Polish composer living in France, Joanna Bruzdowicz-Tittel. The program will be performed by mezzo-soprano Mareike Schellenberger with the Trio Polycordes, consisting of mandolinist Florentino Calvo, guitarist Jean-Marc Zvellenreuther, and…Continue Reading Bruzdowicz World Premiere
On October 13, the Witold Lutosławski Concert Studio of Polish Radio hosted a concert entitled “Rezonant Czerwieni” by the In:te:gro trio (Anna Karpowicz – flute, Agnieszka Guz – violin and Aleksandra Dembowska-Madejska – viola). The program commenced with an introduction by Agnieszka Topolska, followed by a concert of classical and contemporary works by Paweł Kletzki and Ignacy…Continue Reading Polish Music Premieres by In:te:gro
On October 21, the premiere of the three act long opera Goplana by Władysław Żeleński was held in the Grand Theatre of the National Opera (Teatr Wielki Opery Narodowej). Based on Balladyna by Juliusz Słowacki, the libretto was created by Ludomiła German. Director Janusz Wiśniewski presented the story in a unique world based on his rich imagination. The orchestra was conducted…Continue Reading Żeleński Premiere: Goplana